Focused Work
Work with timers
Focused Work gives you timed work sessions, distraction blocking, and session reviews if you want more structure for tasks that need sustained attention.
by Michael Tigas · 85% positive (96)
What you get
Give your work dedicated time with fewer distractions.
You get a defined stretch of time to work on one task, with distracting apps and websites blocked until your session ends. Choose a timer style inspired by techniques such as Pomodoro or Flowmodoro, and set reminders for each day of the week so you know when to begin.
When an unrelated thought or to-do interrupts you, you can put it in the Scratch Pad and return to your task without having to remember it. Afterward, you can record what helped, what distracted you, and what you want to change next time.
You can also review how your time was split between focused work and breaks, along with the types of sessions you used. That gives you a record to compare with your reflections when deciding how to structure future work.
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Protect your work time
You can block selected apps and websites for the duration of a focus session.
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Start at planned times
You can set daily focus reminders and choose a timer style that suits how you work.
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Save thoughts for later
You can capture unrelated ideas in the Scratch Pad without turning them into a separate task right away.
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Learn from each session
You can review work and break durations alongside your notes about what helped or interrupted you.
Best for
- You want timed sessions for demanding work
- You keep drifting into distracting apps or websites
- You want to review and adjust your focus routine
Skip it if
You probably don't need it if a basic timer is enough and you don't want distraction blocking or session reviews.
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From the developer
Be more productive with Focused Work, an app that gets inspiration from popular focusing techniques to help you stay on track. Set a timer in the app to work on your project in focused, dedicated time slots. Use Scratch Pad to jot down distracting thoughts or ideas and block distracting apps or websites.Read the full description
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